The shopping cart… and the taste crisis

“Friday…
Emptiness is deadly and “Eid is approaching.”
I decided to buy a new abaya online.
I went to all the pages with good reviews—Oswa, Hijab, pages from other countries…

Every time I chose a modest outfit or a long veil, I got suggestions:
— “Could you try something with bolder colors?
Aren’t you going to enter summer 2025 in a colorful, loose dress?
What do you think of a more modern look… but style?”

I laughed, my heart aching.
Every now and then, I saw ads:
— “Fashionable abaya… sexy abaya… even modest clothes with slits!”

I closed the website and thought to myself:
“Has modesty become a commodity?
Why are even the pages that are supposed to support us pressuring us to change things in order to sell?”

I went back to searching for simple abayas…
And I found Aswa’s page writing:
“We respect your choice, whatever it is… and support you. Go ahead.” Your identity without compromise!”

This little message felt like my support in the market.

I bought an abaya—not the most expensive or the most elegant… but one that felt like it resembled my heart.

If you’ve ever visited an online shopping page and encountered pressure or confusion about your taste…
Do you give in to offers and trends? Or do you look for clothes that truly express you?
Share your experience, or even a page that truly encourages modesty, in the comments—
Maybe your advice will make the journey of another girl searching for her identity amidst a sea of advertisements easier!